by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services to qualified students.
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The nutrition bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for food, nutrition & related services students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services.
It's hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.
Soon after graduating, nutrition bachelor's recipients generally make about $33,728 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
It's difficult to beat South Dakota State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from South Dakota State University
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Explore the best food, nutrition & related services colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 75 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 10 |
| Iowa | 197 | 8 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 163 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 17 |
Food, Nutrition & Related Services is one of 8 different types of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food & Nutrition | 175 |
| Human Nutrition | 18 |
| Other Foods, Nutrition, & Related Services | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 554 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 255 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 188 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 110 |
| Housing | 71 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 12 |